The Ministry of Labour has clarified recent media reports claiming that Sri Lanka was ranked 120th globally in an international comparison of national minimum wages, stating that the ranking is based on 2024 data and does not reflect the country's current minimum wage levels.
According to the Ministry, Sri Lanka's national minimum wage has undergone significant increases since 2024. The monthly minimum wage, which stood at Rs. The Ministry said the national minimum wage was subsequently increased to Rs.
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